Regardless of the numerous challenges facing the nation, Nigerians should never give up but continue to cling on to God, The Primate of the African Church, His Grace, The Most Reverend Emmanuel Udofia, has declared.

He said 2013 will usher in a fresh air of victories and accomplishments.

Udofia spoke with newsmen last week on expectations for the New Year.

He said: “We cannot afford to give up now. We must continue to keep faith alive. The fact that we are still alive is an indication that God is not done with us.

“Irrespective of what comes our way, victory is sure because God is for us.”

He tasked the government to increase efforts to spread dividends of democracy across the nation, lamenting the mass poverty and deprivations in the nation.

According to Udofia: “Government must provide amenities that will make living comfortable for Nigerians. There is no excuse tenable enough.

“God has given us everything we need. It is left to God to harness them and make sure Nigerians enjoy them.”

He also charged church leaders to continue to insist on godliness and accountability from political office holders.

This, he said, will keep them on their feet and make Nigerians to enjoy more dividends of democracy.